Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Lab Clinical

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California seeks a qualified laboratory professional to support routine testing, quality control and patient results in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will manage specimen processing, instrument calibration, LIS operations, safety logs, and assist in training students and staff while delivering accurate test outcomes and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Orders and processes laboratory requests in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of supplies; disinfects and maintains organized work environment.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate.
• Performs calibration of instruments, and validation of instruments and/or procedures; performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Monitors daily safety checks and temp logs.
• Performs microbiology and immunology tests, as needed.
• Performs transfusion services functions, including ABO and Rh typing, antibody screening, and crossmatching entering results accurately into computer.
• Assists in student, resident and fellow lectures and training.

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Orders and processes laboratory requests in accordance with established procedures.
• Collects and processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reporting.
• Assists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of supplies; disinfects and maintains organized work environment.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Complies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Supervises and verifies non-licensed personnel’s work.
• Performs and verifies quality control and patient test results.
• Performs calibration of instruments, and validation of instruments and/or procedures; performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Monitors daily safety checks and temp logs.
• Maintains awareness of workflow utilizing Order and Result monitors to achieve optimal departmental test turnaround times.
• Determines acceptability and appropriateness of specimens for testing and monitors results for accuracy and validity.
• Properly endorses unfinished tasks to the next shift.
• Participates and assists in student, resident and fellow lectures and training.
• Assists in new CLS and Laboratory Technical Aide training.
• Performs microbiology and immunology tests, as needed.
• Performs transfusion services functions, as applicable, including: ABO and Rh typing, antibody screening, and crossmatching entering results accurately into computer; routine antibody identification, and antigen screening; emergency blood release; antibody elutions and adsorptions; irradiates blood; modifies component in computer and verifies label before issue; works-up suspected transfusion reactions and enters appropriate orders and results into computer.
• Answers telephone; responds to questions or directs calls to appropriate individual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Understanding of relevant technologies and tools pertinent to the job role
• Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn complex tasks
• Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.